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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,483.24, 359,466.90 and 141,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,483.24, 359,466.90 and 141,251.24 is: 194,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,483.24 : 359,466.90 = 141,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,483.24/359,466.90 = 141,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,483.24x = 359,466.90 × 141,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,483.24x = 50,775,145,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,775,145,363.96/260,483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,926.73

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